Revision question · Rules of the road

Where will you see these red and white markers?

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Approaching the end of a motorway

Approaching a concealed level crossing

Approaching a concealed speed-limit sign

Approaching the end of a dual carriageway

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Approaching a concealed level crossingThis was the right answer

If there's a bend just before a level crossing, you may not be able to see the level-crossing barriers or waiting traffic. These signs give you an early warning that you may find these hazards just around the bend.

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‘Countdown’ markers at exit from motorway (each bar represents 100 yards to the exit). Green-backed markers may be used on primary routes and white-backed markers with black bars on other routes. At approaches to concealed level crossings white-backed markers with red bars may be used. Although these will be erected at equal distances the bars do not represent 100 yard intervals.Road sign · The inspected red bars on white mark a concealed level-crossing approach, unlike blue-backed motorway exit countdowns; red-bar spacing is not fixed at 100 yards.

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